And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden >Genesis 3:8 NASB

Sleeping in was not a common occurence for Patti growing up on a farm, not even during summer vacation from school. But Patti's mother allowed her children to sleep in once in a great while on those rare occasions, Patti awakend gently to the smells and sounds of her mother lovingly preparing a delicious family breakfast. The aroma of sizzling bacon frying wafted through the house. Pots and pans clattered. fresh biscuits baking in the oven provided gentle nudges to help the children shake off their slumber.One summer morning, the house was still, Patti's brothers and sisters were sound asleep, and the kitchen was void of the usual sights and sounds and smells of meal preparation. Patti noticed that the back door was open, and she slowly eased her way out to the back porch. There she caught a glimpse of her mother weeding the garden, humming all the while. The peaceful scene wrapped itself around Patti like a cozy blanket as she watched her mother walking in the garden. Adam and Eve lived in the only perfect garden.They could commune with nature freely, and they heard His sounds as He walked in the garden toward them.In her spirit, Patti's mother must have known the sweetness of God's presence as she walked in her garden early in the morning. Before the demands of her day busied her hands and her mind, she wisely chose the morning quiet for a peaceful walk with God in the garden